What is Pilates?

A dedicated Pilates practice provides an array of amazing benefits for your health, fitness and overall wellness. It is one of the few training systems that focuses on the body as a whole, and as a result, does not overdevelop some muscle groups while neglecting others. Since Pilates emphasizes the development of core strength, the exercises train the body as an integrated whole.

When practiced regularly and correctly, the myriad benefits of Pilates extend into every aspect of movement, from sports and other workouts to everyday activities. It’s an ideal foundation for every type of physical activity, and yields significant rehabilitative benefits for those suffering from injuries and chronic illnesses.

Pilates benefits that make this movement form so popular:

• Better posture. Pilates helps you develop balance within your musculature so that your body evenly distributes the stresses of standing, sitting and other movements—therefore, the muscles around your spine don’t need to overcompensate and risk strain.